School Bus Driver (Small Vehicle) 9-Month Schedule

Durango School District 9-R; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

One-time $1125 bonus

Full insurance benefits

Job summary

Durango School District 9-R in Durango, CO is seeking a Small Vehicle/Mini-Bus Driver for the 2026/2027 school year. The role operates on a 6:00am–8:30am and 2:30pm–5:00pm schedule, totaling about 5 hours daily, Monday through Friday, for 9 months, with potential extra hours for activities.

The job requires successful completion of the District’s School Bus Driver Training Program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete District Driver Training.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license; CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers in a safe and timely manner in all weather conditions. Educate students on bus rules. Establish and maintain positive student relations. Enforce district regulations regarding student discipline. Communicate with transportation personnel and parents regarding student behavior that requires redirection; report to proper school administrators issues requiring student discipline and parent notification.
• Execute a pre-trip inspection of the bus in accordance with the Colorado Department of Transportation and District guidelines. Maintain all fluids at the proper levels. Complete post-trip inspection of the bus in accordance with District guidelines. Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the bus. Keep outside mirrors and driver’s windows clean inside and out. Fuel vehicles per department guidelines.
• Communicate in person and via radio for routine, urgent, and emergency situations. Report all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the Scheduler/Dispatcher.
• Complete required paperwork, including monthly reports, route sheets, ride rosters, etc. and report accidents and hazards. Complete and submit work requests for items needing repair on vehicle.
• Verify route times at beginning and throughout the year to maintain the accuracy of the schedulers’ assignments. Provide information to scheduler for updating routes and maps.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Durango School District 9-R in Durango, CO is seeking a Small Vehicle/Mini-Bus Driver for the 2026/2027 school year. The role operates on a 6:00am–8:30am and 2:30pm–5:00pm schedule, totaling about 5 hours daily, Monday through Friday, for 9 months, with potential extra hours for activities.

The job requires successful completion of the District’s School Bus Driver Training Program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Colorado driver’s license.